Sharjah: Economic Snapshot 2023
Click here to read our Sharjah Economic Report and Investment Analysis 2023 online …
Click here to read our Sharjah Economic Report and Investment Analysis 2023 online …
The Arabian Research Bureau is pleased to announce that COMEX 2024 - Global Technology Show, the leading technology exhibition of the year in the Sultanate of Oman will feature 24 Elements. For the previous 32 Editions, COMEX has been offering a platform for individuals, businesses, investors, and government bodies and organizations to present their products, innovations that help explore and discuss…
In the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, the Global Higher Education Exhibition (GHEDEX 2024) is returning to Bahrain for its highly anticipated 2nd Edition. Organized by the Arabian Research Bureau, and in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Higher Education Council, the event is scheduled…
As part of plans to expand and diversify its global trade partners and fulfil their respective national development strategies, the GCC has launched negotiations with the UK on a free trade agreement (FTA). This partnership is expected to bolster the bloc’s economy, help attract investment and provide greater opportunities for local businesses. On June 22, 2022 the two parties signed a joint statement…
In recent years Sharjah has taken steps to align public financing with environmental and socio-economic priorities, leveraging local business’ expertise and inherent advantages. As such, the COP28 UN Conference on Climate Change hosted by the UAE in November 2023 presented a key opportunity for Sharjah to showcase its progress in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributing…
Global venture funding reached $221bn in the first three quarters of 2023, marking a 42% downturn from $381bn invested over the same period in 2022. This slowdown is evident in seed and early-stage funding, which declined from $37.6bn in the third quarter of 2022 to $23.4bn in 2023. Despite the global downturn, the UAE has been successful in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years,…
In 2022 the Middle East witnessed the sharpest relative increase in international arrivals of any region in the world, solidifying its rebound from the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic and further raising its profile as an increasingly attractive destination for inbound tourism. According to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in 2022 international arrivals in the Middle East recovered to…
With tourism emerging as a pillar of Sharjah’s development strategy, the emirate is providing incentives to encourage businesses to harness its tourism-related strengths, while also ensuring that growth does not occur at the expense of sustainability priorities. Natural & Cultural Relevance In line with its commitment to sustainability, Sharjah is undertaking efforts to preserve its natural…
As GCC countries look to harness new forms of financial technology (fintech), expand services and improve financial inclusion, governments are embracing decentralised finance (DeFi) and attracting cryptocurrency companies. DeFi – peer-to-peer financial services with no central authority or intermediary involved in trading, lending and investing – is seen by GCC countries as an opportunity to diversify…